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Traditionally the bride and groom are first on the dance floor as they start the first dance of the night. The best man & chief bridesmaid and parents of the bride & groom then join them on the dance floor halfway through the first dance.
There are no rules as to what your first dance should be. Most couples choose a song that is special to them in some way – whether it reminds the ...

The traditional white, vanilla-flavoured wedding cake has long been surpassed by exotic new flavors inspired by modern cuisine. Butter cream fillings or mixes in different flavors can be tucked away under traditional white frosting. Alternatively, a deliciously flavoured and coloured frosting can cover a traditional vanilla cake. The choice is yours and it is limitless.
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Choosing your wedding venue is the most important decision you will make when planning your wedding especially if your ceremony and reception are to be in the same venue. Wedding venues vary considerably in terms of type, size, quality and price. Your budget will determine how much you can spend on your wedding venue – but a number of factors will affect what you will get for your money. Before yo ...

Wedding cake toppers add beautiful or fun decoration to your wedding cake, and there are endless options, meaning you do not have to stick to anything traditional or most popular. You could buy a topper or put something together yourself. A customised or homemade wedding cake topper can add a personal touch. The best cake topper for your wedding depends also on the theme and setting of the event.
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A multi-tiered wedding cake beautifully decorated is an important part of any bride’s dream wedding, but the price tag can give you nightmares. Use these tips to take a bite out of the bill. Your cheap wedding cake will still look and taste fabulous.
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Modern wedding cakes come in a vast array of shapes, sizes and flavours. The wedding cake is an ancient tradition, that has always been one of the most important aspects of the wedding ceremony. Looking to history, we learn that the wedding cake originated in Roman and Greek culture – but, it wasn’t always the same sweet, beautifully decorated offering that we’re accustomed to to ...

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There’s a reason Jordan Almonds are the quintessential wedding favour: They’re steeped in tradition. Read up on Jordan Almond history here, and decide whether it fits you as a couple. If you do decide to embrace the tradition, make sure you explain the significance to your guests. Consider attaching a little card with a note explaining the almonds’ meaning:Jordan Almonds for Thee
Five sugared almonds for each guest to eat
To remind us that life is both bitter and sweet.
Five wishes for the new husband and wife —
Health, wealth, happiness, children, and a long life!(more…)

The hottest thing happening at wedding receptions isn’t just on the dance floor — it’s on the wedding cake, the invitations, the centerpieces, and even the bride’s gown. It’s big, bold color. Years ago brides used color to accent their white wedding day decor, but now they’re using color to cover every inch of the wedding.(more…)

1. Blowing off your wedding budget.
It costs a lot of money to throw a wedding. Many times, excited brides start booking vendors and making purchases without having a real budget and then are shocked to discover they’ve already spent all of their money (or parents’ money) and don’t yet have half the things they need. If you bounce checks or don’t have the money to pay your deposits or make your final payments on the wedding day, your wedding will not happen. Trust us — the band is not going to play all night if you don’t pay. Planning a wedding is serious business. Make a budget and keep track of your expenditures so you won’t be walking naked down the aisle.(more…)

The perfect groom? Check. Dress, cake, and band? Check, check, and check. While you may have the big parts covered, a few often-overlooked details will truly make your day memorable. We take you from the ceremony programs to the exit with a list of particulars longing for attention.(more…)

Makeup SAVE This might come as a shock, but you shouldn’t look like a completely different person on your wedding day. Translation: It’s completely fine to apply it yourself or have a beauty-savvy friend help.

Wedding Dress SPLURGE Your dress — the dress — is a definite “spend” when it comes to your budget. Sure, you’ll save more money with a cheaper fabric and less beading, but those extra bucks are worth getting what you really want.(more…)

Family, friends, and family friends: Where should they sit during your big moment? With parents, stepparents, divorced parents, grandparents, and extended family, all in attendence, you’ll need a plan. Here are our guidelines.(more…)

For some of your friends and family members, showing up for your nuptial celebration may mean hopping on a plane. These out-of-towners will go to a lot of effort and expense to share in your momentous occasion, so it’s your job to welcome them, help them get around, and keep them entertained. With that in mind, here’s how to put them at ease.(more…)

It’s every bride’s worst nightmare: Mere hours before the ceremony, you notice some makeup on your gown. Or ink on your sleeve. Or worse: a pimple. Relax, we’ve got fast fixes — for these and other last-minute glitches — that promise to have you and your groom floating flawlessly down the aisle.(more…)

Planning a wedding is hard work. With all those decisions and responsibilities, it’s easy to see how some brides and grooms get completely consumed in the minutiae. So how do stressed-out, site-seeing, menu-sampling couples get their eyes back on the ball? By taking a breather from the planning process. Get ready to clear your schedules and forget about picking the favors-the following list of eight stress-breaking activities will help you remove yourselves from nuptial hassles and restore your sanity.(more…)